Adults

Building Black Futures Brick by Brick

Feb 26th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
This presentation offers a pathway for real estate investing through homeownership.

Open Studio

During Open Studio, you can tinker, create, and experiment using maker tools to bring your ideas to life.

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Mar 19th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Tune in for our conversation with Percival Everett, author of the award-winning novel James.

Food Growing in Small Spaces + Food Sharing in Evanston

Mar 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn how to grow vegetables in containers and raised beds, and then stay for a panel discussion to learn how to share food in Evanston.

Upcoming Events

Featured Event

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Feb 24th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Join us with R.L. Stine—the prolific, witty, and delightfully creepy children’s horror author of Goosebumps we all grew up reading!

Adult Events List

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Your gift supports equitable access to the diverse programs and collections that build a more engaged and connected Evanston. 

Older Adults

Understand the Maze of Medicare

Join us to learn the ‘ABC & D’s’ of Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage.

Books on Wheels

If you can't get to the library because of an illness or disability, we'll come to you! Learn more and sign up for Books on Wheels.
Older adults doing chair yoga at the Robert Crown Center

Programs for Healthy Aging

Stay mentally and physically fit at any age with our series of healthy aging programs.

Older Adult Art Workshops

Join us for a variety of art workshops for those 55 and better. All materials provided.

Get matched with a book!Get matched with a book!

Tell us what books for adults you like (and don't!) and our librarians will recommend your next favorite book. 

Tell us what books for adults you like (and don't!) and our librarians will recommend your next favorite book. 

Learn at the Library

LearningExpress Library

Your source for test preparation, skill building, and career resources for students, educators, and adult learners.

1:1 Tech Trainers

Our expert tech trainers are available to assist you with a wide range of topics. Available in English and Spanish.

Law at the Library

Join us on Zoom for presentations by experienced attorneys about various legal topics, followed by brief question and answer sessions.

Language Cafe

Join us for language conversation practice and intercultural exchange.

What to Read or Watch

Plays by Black Playwrights

Whether it's Black History Month or any month, these are fantastic plays written by Black authors.

Afro-Latine Authors

Here are a few books by Afro-Latine writers.

Heart Health Awareness Month

February marks American Heart Month--a great time to make changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health.

If You're Stuck at the Cottage...

Books that will get you through waiting for season 2 of Heated Rivalry.
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